Context: I taught this series of lessons this week in response to a late request for some dances for the school’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day assembly (scheduled for & completed this past Thursday). My initial response was “no can do!” because I’d already planned my classes — focused on introducing the choreographic devices of [...]
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Dancing for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 16th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Lesson Plans
Tags:African American·choreography·curriculum integration·intermediate·lesson plans·performance·teaching
Taking our show on the road
November 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized
I took one dance and 7 dancers on the road last week. The schedule made a lot of sense. We were invited to perform a cultural dance at an arts forum; a second opportunity to perform at a professional development conference was two days later. Small group, recess-time rehearsals, short dance, two quick trips, good [...]
Heart o' gold
August 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
I’m going to miss Jamal! He graduated, and he won’t be back this year. He was on my mind as I drove to school the other day to get ready.
When he arrived in my class two years ago, he was in 4th grade and surly. New school, new classmates, new teacher… and dance?!? [...]